Fork It

Phrase · Slang & Abbreviations

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  1. A blunt way of saying to create a separate copy of a project and take it in a different direction, often when maintainers disagree or progress is blocked. It is especially common in open-source disputes.

    In plain English: Make your own separate version of the project and continue there.

    Example: "If governance is the issue, fork it and build the community you want."

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